Mason Mennenga returns to discuss podcasting, Twitter, theology, and Christian identity.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#43: Pentecostalism, Pluralism, and Challenging Theology with Robert Monson

Oct 7th, 2020 1h 21m

In this episode, we discuss Robert’s atheist background and talking people out of their faith, pentecostalism, speaking in tongues, ethnic diversity in the Bible, pluralism, “black” theology vs. “real” theology, and much more!--- Support th

#42: A Pragmatist View of Equality, with David Rondel

Jun 7th, 2020 1h 38m

Political philosopher David Rondel comes on the show to discuss his book, Pragmatist Egalitarianism. We discuss the philosophy of equality and justice, pragmatism, William James, John Dewey, Richard Rorty, and much more.--- Support this pod

#41: God Still Can't (Thomas Jay Oord #2)

May 18th, 2020 1h 15m

Theologian Thomas Jay Oord returns to the show to discuss the reception of his book, God Can't, answer more questions about his theology, and respond to some criticisms.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragm

#40: Rethinking Consciousness with Michael Graziano

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 32m

Michael Graziano is professor of Psychology and Neurology at Princeton University. His work focuses on awareness, and he has been working on a theory of consciousness for the past ten years. His theory is called the Attention Schema Theory of c

#39: Jeffrey Howard, Founder of Erraticus

Mar 28th, 2020 1h 15m

Jeffrey Howard is the founder and editor in chief of Erraticus, an online publication that takes a pragmatic approach to ideas, and seeks to empower individuals and communities to flourish. In this episode, we talk about Jeff’s mormon upbringin

#38: Reframation with Mark Nelson

Mar 6th, 2020 1h 23m

Mark Nelson joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Reframation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#37: Overdoing Democracy with Robert Talisse

Feb 25th, 2020 1h 43m

In this episode we talk to philosopher Robert Talisse about his latest book, Overdoing Democracy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#36: The Evolution of Faith, with Sean McCoy (Part 2)

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 43m

Sean McCoy is the host of the Come To The Table Podcast. In this episode, Hayden joins Sean to catch up and discuss how they’ve developed since the last time they’ve talked.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/p

#35: God Can't, with Thomas Jay Oord

Oct 19th, 2019 1h 4m

Theologian Thomas Jay Oord joins the show to talk about his latest book, God Can't.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#34: Pragmatism and the Scientific Method, with Henrik Rydenfelt

Aug 30th, 2019 1h 6m

Henrik Rydenfelt is a pragmatist philosopher who joins the show to discuss the father of pragmatism, Charles Peirce, and normativity in science.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/supp

#33: Alan Bean, Founder of Friends of Justice

May 31st, 2019 2h 6m

In this episode, Alan Bean discusses his experience as a progressive Baptist, his experience at seminary, pastoral ministry, as well as his work in criminal justice reform.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pr

#32: Pragmatic Philosophy of Religion with Ulf Zackariasson

May 16th, 2019 1h 46m

Ulf Zackariasson is a philosopher whose work centers on American pragmatism and philosophy of religion. Zackariasson teaches at Uppsala University in the Department of Theology and received his doctorate at the same institution in 2002 with the

#31: Life After Dogma with Andrew Jasko Part 2

Apr 25th, 2019 1h 1m

Andrew Jasko is a religious trauma activist and spiritual transition coach. He raises awareness about the psycho-spiritual harms of fundamentalist religion and provides resources to facilitate transition into secular life and spirituality.In

#30: Life After Dogma with Andrew Jasko Pt 1

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 13m

#29: History of Pragmatism with Tim Keefe Part 4 - Neopragmatism

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 21m

Tim Keefe joins us again for part 4 of our ongoing series in American Pragmatism. The Neopragmatists were (are) a group of philosophers who appropriated pragmatist themes and helped revive American Pragmatism in the late 20th century.--- Su

#28: History of Pragmatism with Tim Keefe Part 3 - William James

Apr 12th, 2019 48m 48s

William James is known as the “Father of American psychology," as well as one of the most influential philosophers to ever come out of the United States. After citing Charles Peirce’s pragmatic maxim in a lecture on religion, James became the l

#27: History of Pragmatism with Tim Keefe Part 2 - The Metaphysical Club

Apr 3rd, 2019 56m 7s

American Pragmatism was born out of the conversations of a small group of men who called themselves “the Metaphysical Club”. It was a group made of lawyers, scientists, and philosophers, who shared an interest in Darwin, as well as a common co

#26: A History of Pragmatism with Tim Keefe - Part 1

Apr 2nd, 2019 1h 35m

Tim Keefe joins the show to discuss his life-long study in philosophy, and to help set the stage for our series on the history and ideas of American Pragmatism.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchris

#25: Two Atheists and a Christian Part 3 - with Adam Hansen

Feb 26th, 2019 2h 1m

Adam Hansen joins us for Part 3 of our “Two Atheists and a Christian” series.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#24: Jared Byas - Taking The Bible Seriously, Not Literally

Feb 22nd, 2019 1h 21m

Jared Byas is an author and business advisor, and co-hosts The Bible For Normal People with Pete Enns.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#23: What Is Worship? Chris Johnson Part 2

Nov 4th, 2018 2h 21m

Chris Johnson is a worship pastor, and comes on to discuss Christian worship--its past forms, as well as some new ways of thinking about it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#22: Belief, Cognition, and Meaning with Jordan Levine

Oct 29th, 2018 2h 11m

Jordan Levine is the host of Transliminal, where he explores the role of culture, cognition, and belief in contemporary global issues. In this episode we discuss a wide range of topics including religion, belief, personality, culture, meaning,

#21: Mental Health and Christian Culture, with David Greene

Oct 22nd, 2018 1h 36m

David Greene discusses his experience growing up in the church, going to Bible college, and struggling with mental health.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticchristianpodcast/support

#20: Pastor Todd Korpi Part 2

Sep 20th, 2018 1h 18m

In this episode Todd talks about his experience as a new church planter in Flint during the Flint water crisis, as well as his thoughts on missions and evangelism in a pluralistic culture.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify